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We remember Walter Gibson
We remember Walter Gibson
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Samuel Gibson
Source:8971733
1876
1882
sibling
Edith Thomas
Source:8971733
1882
1884
sibling
Frank Gibson
Source:8971733
1884
1889
location
Parkside, Allington, Wrexham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8971823
2nd April 1889
1889
1901
location
Hillock Lane, Gresford, Wrexham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8971838
1901 - 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:8971838
1911
1915
employment
Collier
Source:8971733
12th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:8971733
12th April 1915
1915
location
Caia Cottage Farm, Gresford, Wrexham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8971733
12th April 1915
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
Llandudno
United Kingdom
Source:8971733
19th May 1915
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
Llandudno
United Kingdom
Source:8971733
20th May 1915
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
Llandudno
United Kingdom
Source:8971733
28th June 1915
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
Llandudno
United Kingdom
Source:8971733
25th July 1915 - 26th July 1915
1915
events
Offence
Military Discipline
Llandudno
United Kingdom
Source:8971733
28th July 1915
1916
events
Offence
Military Discipline
France
Source:8971733
16th March 1916
service
British Army
Private
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
4th Battalion
Source:8971733
service
British Army
Private
25827
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
17th Battalion
Source:8971733
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7067682
Source:8971733
6th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7067682
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Gibson |
| Source | 1344184 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caia Cottage Farm, Gresford, Wrexham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th April 1915 | |
| Hillock Lane, Gresford, Wrexham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1901 - 1911 | |
| Parkside, Allington, Wrexham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 2nd April 1889 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 4th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 25827 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illegitimate | father | ||
| Elizabeth Gibson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Gibson | brother | 1884 | |
| Edith Thomas | sister | 1882 | |
| Samuel Gibson | brother | 1876 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-12 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-12 | Wesleyan |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcriptions and Images | Wayne117646 | |
| Denbighshire Baptism Records | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Scotland & Wales Census 1891 | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Scotland & Wales Census 1901 | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales Census 1911 | Wayne117646 |
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